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Author: Kyle McCarrel

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Climate Change in Context: Falling for Fall Colours

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 Kyle McCarrel 0 Comments climate change, climate change in context, fall, leaves

Fall in the Hamilton Study Area is as if a painter suddenly took control of the landscape. Seemingly overnight, vibrant shades of orange, yellows, and even purples spill throughout the forests. We are reminded of the true array of nature’s painter’s palette during the fall.

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Climate Change in Context: A Field of Plenty

September 1, 2020October 8, 2020 Kyle McCarrel 0 Comments climate change, climate change in context, insects, nutrients, tallgrass prairies

Ecologists are beginning to recognize a problem that agriculturalists have flagged for years: plants are growing faster and bigger, but lower grade. By weight, modern crops and grasses contain less important minerals than they did throughout history.

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Climate Change in Context: Butterflies Battle Climate Change’s Curse

August 1, 2020October 8, 2020 Kyle McCarrel 0 Comments butterflies, climate change, climate change in context

Witches and wizards use spells to hinder and damage the story’s hero. Climate change is no different. In this case, our heroes are the butterflies.

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Climate Change in Context: Bass Mass Causes Lake Ache

July 1, 2020July 24, 2020 Kyle McCarrel 0 Comments bass, climate change, climate change in context, fish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass

Imagine you’re vacationing on a paradise island. In my mind, this island has an endless supply of pastries, coffee, and perfectly ripe fruit. Your island probably has a similar bounty.

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Climate Change in Context: A Day at the Spring Races

June 1, 2020July 24, 2020 Kyle McCarrel 0 Comments birds, breeding, climate change in context, insects, migratory, spring migration

Here we are folks, spectating one of the great races in our natural world. A race against time. A race against temperature. A race where there are only winners and losers, no first, second, or third. This is a race for survival.

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Climate Change in Context: An Introduction

May 1, 2020July 24, 2020 Kyle McCarrel 0 Comments climate change, climate change in context

Currently, it seems our days are described by terms that start with ‘C’: coronavirus, COVID-19, cancelled, closed. There is yet another term that starts with ‘C’ that underlines all events in the 21st century: Climate change (double letter score?!).

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What Bird Do You Most Want to See During Spring Migration?
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What Bird Do You Most Want to See During Spring Migration?

January 11, 2021January 31, 2021 Andrea MacLeod 0

What’s the top bird on your list? Let us know what bird you’d most like to see during spring migration this year and why. Then we’ll publish it in the March issue of The Wood Duck.

Webinar Recording: Bats: The Real Stars of the Night
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Webinar Recording: Bats: The Real Stars of the Night

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Blog Admin 0
Nature Needs Your Help!
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Nature Needs Your Help!

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 Blog Admin 0
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We Want Your Feedback!

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